Is the Libertarian-ish Moment Over?

Along with the peace-ish moment? See Dave Weigel’s article. But that moment never existed in terms of  politics. Libertarianism is a movement of ideas, not an attempt to wield power over others, foreign and domestic. Politics can be used to spread the ideas of freedom, peace, and free markets, as Ron Paul has done so brilliantly. It has also been essential to Ron’s success that he is a very significant intellectual, as well as a lovable man who knows how to persuade and lead by example. I should note that there is one slightly libertarian-ish moment in GOP politics right now: the … Continue reading Is the Libertarian-ish Moment Over?